The interlocutors discussed an intensive trade and economic cooperation between the two countries and noted significant prospects for its further development. In this regard, they agreed on the need for the earliest possible signing of the Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Israel.

President Petro Poroshenko took part in the opening of the production line for the manufacture of large caliber artillery shells at "Artem" JSC.

President Petro Poroshenko states that Ukraine managed to arrange production of ammunition, and now the enterprises of "Ukroboronprom" are ready for mass production of those types that were scarce until recently.

According to the Head of State, such an appeal as military greetings will be heard for the first time this year on August 24 - on Independence Day of Ukraine during the parade in honor of the anniversary.

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The parties commended approaches to further counteraction to Russian aggression and restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity, taking into account recent contacts between the two Heads of State.

President Petro Poroshenko signed the Law "On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On the Judiciary and Status of Judges" due to the adoption of the Law of Ukraine "On the Supreme Anticorruption Court".

President Petro Poroshenko and his wife Maryna Poroshenko took part in the Cross Procession on the occasion of the 1030th anniversary of Christianization of Ukraine-Rus’.